Painters Academy

Stop losing jobs to competitors who show up before you online.  In this video, Brandon Lewis of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors breaks down exactly how video content gives painting businesses an unfair advantage in online search — and why most contractors are leaving a massive opportunity on the table. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ Why YouTube is the second-largest search engine —...

Are you tired of the "feast or famine" cycle in your painting business? In this episode of the Pro Painters Playbook, the APPC team breaks down System #1: Lead Generation. Generating high-quality leads shouldn't be a guessing game. It requires a repeatable, scalable system that keeps your estimators busy and your schedule full year-round. We dive into the specific strategies that differentiate "ho...

In this episode of the From Ladder to Legacy podcast, host Tara Riley sits down with Liz Whitaker of T. Whitaker Painting to talk about what it really takes to build a painting business from the ground up — and turn it into something that lasts. Liz shares her journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the mindset that has helped T. Whitaker Painting grow into a trusted name in the industry....

In this episode of from Ladder to Legacy, Tara Riley COO, and Tom Tucker Sr Advisor, of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors sit down with Pete Coughlin of Coughlin Painting to discuss the strategies and systems that drive real growth in the painting industry. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your existing painting business to the next level, Pete shares actionable...

Are you working harder but not seeing your bank account grow? In this video, we reveal the "small hinges that swing big doors" in a professional painting business. Discover how adding just a little bit of the right strategy—whether it's a specific upsell, a systemized follow-up, or a high-margin service—can lead to a massive increase in your profit margins. Stop chasing more volume and start chasi...

How do you transition from the world of nonprofits to building a painting powerhouse with multimillion-dollar sales? In this episode, Tara Riley, and Tom Tucker from the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors sit down with Eric Heipel to discuss his incredible journey and the "climb" toward building a lasting legacy in the painting industry. Eric shares the mindset shifts, systems, and lead...

Welcome to Episode #1 of our new series The Pro Painter Playbook...powered by APPC, "Systems, Strategies, and Real World Lessons." In this kickoff episode, Tara Riley, Chief Operating Officer for the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors and Tom Tucker Senior Advisor Business Growth & Performance dive deep into the core of any successful painting business: Strategic Leadership. Many pa...

In this episode of the Ladder to Legacy series, we sit down with Drake Blackledge to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a premier painting company. Drake shares his insights on: Moving from "Chuck in a truck" to a professional operation. How to attract and retain the best painters in a competitive market. The marketing strategies that actually work for high-end residential pr...

In this episode of from Ladder to Legacy Tara and Tom host an interview Walt Dykes, owner of D&D Decorating in Brunswick, Georgia, as he reflects on his 40-year career in the painting industry and discusses the next chapter for his company: transferring leadership to his sons.   Walt talks about his early Career and Entrepreneurship - Walt started his own business at age 25 after getting laid...

In this episode Tara and Tom sit down with Walt Dykes and discuss how he has scaled his business from startup to laying the foundation for the next generation of leadership.

In this episode Brandon Lewis founder of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors talks about a major cause of project overrun's, low quality, and poor customer satisfaction...having too many painters on a job site.  He t alks about smaller crew sizes preferrably two-man crews that will make significantly more money at a higher gross profit that a three, four, or five man crew.  Learn how...

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Brandon Lewis is talks about why he offers a full ride scholarship to the annual Painting Profits Summit.  Apply Before Friday, January 9th!

In this episode Tara and Tom of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors from Ladder to Legacy Podcast interview featured guest Michael Sanchez owner of L&J Painting in Greenville South Carolina.  Michael shares his journey from the US Navy to a business owner and his insights on building a team and "That One Thing:.

In this video Brandon Lewis founder of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors talks about preconceived notions painting contractors have about past clients, prospects, and the sales process and a prejudice against Mediums...Email,  Phone, Print, Signage, Online saying they do not work.  Brandon talks about the fact each medium has a place in a painting contractors business and that each...

In this episode Brandon Lewis founder of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors talks how time vampires can completely and utterly waist one of the most valuable assets in a painting business if you don't have a plan for your time.

Tom and Tara sit down with owner Kevin O'Brien in this episode of from Ladder to Legacy a podcast series that delivers Encouragement, Advice, and Motivation for Painting Contractors.

Join Tom and Tara for the 4th episode of APPC's "From Ladder To Legacy" podcast series!   They profile guest Brad Siler owner of a fast growing painting company Pencil Log Pro's. If you're stuck on the brush and can't find your way out, let us help YOU like we did Brad Just call 423-800-0520 or email brandon@paintersacademy.com Learn more about the Academy for Professional Painters by visiting our...

Join Tom and Tara for the 3nd episode of APPC's BRAND NEW "From Ladder To Legacy" podcast series!   They profile Michal Cheney PCA board member and owner of a fast growing painting company No Drip Painting. If you're stuck on the brush and can't find your way out, let us help YOU like we did Michal! Just call 423-800-0520 or email brandon@paintersacademy.com Learn more about the Academy for Profes...

Join Tom and Tara for the 2nd episode of APPC's BRAND NEW "From Ladder To Legacy" podcast series! If you're stuck on the brush and can't find your way out, let us help YOU like we did Hugo and Edgar! Just call 423-800-0520 or email brandon@paintersacademy.com Learn more about the Academy for Professional Painters by visiting our website >>> https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on soci...

Join Tom and Tara for the 1st episode of APPC's BRAND NEW "From Ladder To Legacy" podcast series! If you're stuck on the brush and can't find your way out, let us help YOU like we did Mike & Greg! Just call 423-800-0520 or email brandon@paintersacademy.com Learn more about the Academy for Professional Painters by visiting our website >>> https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on soc...

If you're struggling to solve a problem, use this frame work! It ALWAYS helps you find the REAL solutions. Let me explain... Need help? Email brandon@paintersacademy.com Learn more about the Academy for Professional Painters by visiting our website >>> https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Need help? Reach out! brandon@paintersacademy.com Learn more about the Academy for Professional Painters by visiting our website >>> https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theacademyforprofessionalp287

It "feels good" to be putting out fires behind the wheel, but honestly, you're just spinning your wheels... Need help? Reach out! Find out how APPC can help you by calling 423-800-0520 or emailing support@paintersacademy.com Learn more about the Academy for Professional Painters by visiting our website >>> https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.fac...

Getting bad advice? Need better direction? Just reach out to brandon@paintersacademy.com Talk to you soon! - BL Learn more about the Academy for Professional Painters by visiting our website >>> https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theacad...